You may have seen bottles of home remedies in the health food store, or you may have heard someone mention how homeopathy helped their child with a difficult health issue.
Maybe you’ve come across online warnings about the potential perils of over-the-counter medications and are looking for a safe and reliable natural remedy for a sudden issue.
Regardless of your motivation, now you are ready to explore the advantages of homeopathy – one of the safest and most reliable forms of medicine – and learn how to use it.
With the help of this article, you may embark on a journey towards achieving greater wellbeing with this widely used form of medicine, trusted by over 500 million people around the world and countless physicians.
The bright side
No particular expertise is required to begin – just a keen eye for detail.
That is because…
Homeopathy is based on a fundamental law of nature, that of ‘like treating like’ or the ‘law of similars’.
This concept has been understood for thousands of years – that substances which produce symptoms in a healthy individual can be effective in relieving those with similar afflictions.
In order to illustrate this idea, I will provide two examples. The burning eyes, streaming nose, and watery eyes that you experience when cutting an onion indicate that Allium cepa would be a great remedy for those with similar allergy symptoms.
This does not hold true for everyone however; some may sneeze more, or have an itching symptom instead. The allergy sufferer who experiences the same picture of symptoms as the healthy person exposed to the onion could expect homeopathic onion to be beneficial in relieving their allergy.
A second illustration of this idea is the bee sting. If you get stung, and your arm swells up, turns hot, red and painful – and responds well to a cold pack – Apis mellifica could be the homeopathic remedy for you.
It contains only a tiny amount of bee venom, but since we know that it can cause those exact effects, it can also treat them effectively in a person who exhibits those symptoms. Make sense?
Homeopathy can seem complicated to grasp, yet once you have the basics down, it’s much simpler to comprehend and will help you succeed in homeopathic treatments.
An important aspect of homeopathy is honing your skills of observation – be attentive to changes in their symptoms and any other details that could be relevant.
Let me elaborate further:
Your child is in discomfort with ear pain and a fever, so you consider the advice of your medical or naturopathic doctor and choose to try homeopathy.
Taking and assessing the case
Your task is to observe care to notice your child’s behavior, emotions, and physical condition. Your objective is to identify the individual signs that line up with a homeopathic remedy. Remember, these are the indications that the remedy substance, in its natural form, would create in a healthy person, which we discussed earlier.
Gather information about your child and take note if you observe any peculiar changes in their mood or behaviour compared to when they are healthy.
Compare their current state to their usual one. Are they more clingy or irritable than normal? What are the symptoms they’re experiencing (are they able to give specifics about any pain?) and what makes them feel better or worse (this is vital information known as “homeopathic modalities”)?
Does the issue peak at certain times of day? Are they excessively hot and sweating, or just warm? Are their bodies demanding fluids or rejecting hydration? How does heat or cold affect the discomfort, if at all?
Being a good observer and an inquisitive person is crucial to gathering this information accurately.
Armed with this information, you are now able to identify the appropriate remedy for your child by comparing the most prominent and unique symptoms to those of available homeopathic remedies.
Descriptions of remedies can be found in any good homeopathic self-help book in order to choose the correct/helpful remedy.
Choosing the right/helpful remedy is essential for obtaining successful results.
The underlying principle is to find a remedy that corresponds to the specific characteristics of your patient.
If you are successful, you should be able to see positive results. There will often be no effect if the remedy chosen does not match the symptoms closely enough, but there should never be any negative repercussions from this.
Now that you have decided on a potential helpful remedy, what should you do next?
Homeopathic remedies can be found in a range of potencies. To treat yourself at home, the 30c or 200c strength is usually the ideal selection.
Unlike conventional medicines, the potency is not chosen depending on your age or size, which makes these medium potencies an excellent initial choice.
How to take the remedy? How to dose?
For best results, take your chosen remedy as either a single dry pellet dissolved under the tongue or in a single teaspoon of natural mineral water stirred vigorously. Keep an eye on the patient’s reaction for an hour and if no improvement is seen, administer a second dose.
How do I know an improvement is taking place? How to define it?
Positive change can sometimes take effect almost immediately, while in other cases more time is needed. Initially, you and/or they may feel better – though still unwell – with a bit more energy or a sense of ease. Alternatively, they may become sleepy and doze off for a few hours. Additionally, the fever could potentially drop down and their cough and stomach issues might improve. If any improvements are noticed, pause taking the remedy until their condition worsens again.
Lastly, it is advised to give two doses – depending on the intensity of symptoms – before changing to another treatment.
Don’t give up if the patient’s symptoms don’t improve with the first remedy you selected. It sometimes takes a couple of tries to find the “best match” remedy for them – especially if you’re brand new to homeopathy.
If you’re still having trouble finding an appropriate remedy or have an ongoing health issue, perhaps seeing a professional homeopathy would be beneficial. Never discontinue any medication prescribed by your physician, be sure to consult them first.
Homeopathy is truly a blessing; its safety record is unmatched in medical history. It never interferes with other medicines, allowing it to be safely administered to the youngest and oldest alike.
Be confident that you have selected an option not just for yourself but for your family that provides lasting healing, empowering and encouraging the body to do what it does best: heal itself.
Related reading on self-prescribing homeopathy:
A Guide to Homeopathic Dosage and Potency for Home Prescribing
Return of Old Symptoms in Homeopathy
Where to purchase homoeopathic remedies
In UK
Helios https://www.helios.co.uk/
Ainsworthshttps://www.ainsworths.com/
You can find most of these remedies in your home prescribing remedy kit. To purchase a remedy kit contact the above pharmacies via phone or email. Kits are not available to purchase online.
In USA
1-800 Homeopathy up to 200c
Hahnemann Labs on the West Coast (Good Range of Remedies)
Homeopathy Works
Hyland’s Homeopathic
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